The King Country Information Directory is the gateway to cultural heritage tours and Maori tourism in the King Country, North Taranaki and Waikato regions of New Zealand. We invite you to travel off the beaten track. And for many it will be an adventure with a difference. A spiritual journey into the heart of Aotearoa. Our informative and online accommodation, business, and cultural heritage tourism directory established in 2003, provides comprehensive travel information for getting about the King Country, North Taranaki and the mighty Waikato.

Enjoy a New Zealand cruise on a heritage vessel, and learn of the region's unique, cultural, historic and natural heritage. From Maori and Kiwi culture shows to blackwater rafting, their is a wide selection of eco, cultural tours and heritage tourism attractions in King Country suitable for the most discerning visitor.

Popular destinations include historical Kawhia harbour magical Aotea harbour or world famous Waitomo caves.

So whether its a Maori traditional kai festival a NZ horsetrek on miles of isolated ocean beaches, or a visit to the gannett colony on Gannet Island we have something to stimulate the senses, rejuvenate the soul and help you discover the wild, untamed King Country of New Zealand.

Defining what is: heritage, cultural heritage, heritage tourism, nature based tourism, Maori heritage.

The Kingitanga: or Maori King Movement - How it originated.

King Tawhiao: Troubled times during the Maori King Tawhiao's reign The Maori King Movement 1860-1894.

Check out the website www.indigenousnewzealand.com which is dedicated to the promotion of NZ's indigenous Maori tourism operators. It can provide an interesting insight into Maori culture and traditions unique to NZ.

www.heritagetrails.com New Zealand heritage directory, listing heritagetrails, buildings and attractions etc.

Mokau Information Centre: Opening soon, an Information Centre for Mokau and surrounding districts.

King Country Tourism: Reccommended links to tourist activities and attractions in King Country.

Waikato Tourism: Great information on tourism in the Hamilton, Waikato region.

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